An ancient tale full of the spirit, honor and bravery of Mulan -- China's legendary female warrior. With lavish illustrations portraying the rich culture of the Wei dynasty. Mulan will take you into the victorious battles where she takes the place of her ailing father and disguises herself as a male. Skillful and heroic, she becomes a famous general and the model for countless Chinese poems, essays, operas, and paintings. Be sure to read this original version before seeing Disney's adaptation. The book incorporates the Song dynasty poem into the illustrations. Ages 4-12. 32 pp. 8.75" x 12.25".